embryo transfer

noun

1

: the final procedure of the in vitro fertilization process that involves transfer of one or more embryos into the uterine cavity typically by using a catheter inserted through the uterine cervix

2

: a procedure used in animal breeding in which an embryo from a superovulated female is removed and reimplanted in the uterus of another female

called also embryo transplant

Examples of embryo transfer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Frozen embryo transfer: The provider freezes the embryos to be used later. —Khadeja Haye, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025

In 2020, cheetah cubs born at the Columbus Zoo in Ohio were the result of IVF and embryo transfer. —Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025

The news broke just days after Thompson encouraged Kardashian to move forward with an embryo transfer that led to the former couple welcoming son Tatum via surrogate. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024

After welcoming Reagan, Courtney tried one more embryo transfer — one from her very last batch. —Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for embryo transfer

• entrepreneur
• restaurateur
• amateur
• connoisseur
• kieselguhr
• monseigneur
• procureur
• retransfer
• saboteur
• silencer
• voyageur
• birr

Medical Definition

embryo transfer

noun

1

: the final procedure of the in vitro fertilization process that involves transfer of one or more embryos into the uterine cavity typically by using a catheter inserted through the uterine cervix

2

: a procedure used in animal breeding in which an embryo from a superovulated female is removed and reimplanted in the uterus of another female

called also embryo transplant